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Pitch for Israel hits a Home Run, $60,000 raised for JNF and One Family Fund

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June 25, 2012
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200 players made up 18 teams for this year’s ScotiaBank Pitch for Israel, together, they raised $60,000. This year’s profits  will be allocated to educational scholarships for the children of prison wardens killed in the 2010 Carmel Forest fire and provide summer camp programs for children with special needs and Israeli victims of terror.

In 5 years, Pitch for Israel raised over $565,000! CONGRATULATIONS!

ABOUT THE PITCH FOR ISRAEL

The Scotiabank Pitch for Israel is an annual Jewish softball fundraiser based in Toronto, ON. and features Men’s, Women’s and Co-Ed softball tournaments. Established in 2008, the Pitch for Israel has become one of the largest annual Jewish sports fundraisers in Canada, raising over $500,000 since its inception. 100% of funds raised annually go to support Jewish families in need through valued charitable partners that have included: One Family Fund, JNF, UJA of Greater Toronto.

For more information about the event, check out  www.pitchforisrael.com 

PICTURES FROM THIS YEAR’S EVENT


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